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American politician
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Male
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Birth:
1770(Detroit, USA)
The details
Biography
Introduction
Robert Abbott (1770 – 1852) was a Michigan politician.
Early life
Abbott was born in 1770 in Detroit, Michigan. His father was James Abbott, an early settler of Michigan who would have two other younger sons after Robert.
Career
Abbott became a partner with his James in the fur trading business. Abbott served as Michigan Territorial Treasurer from 1818 to 1836. Abbott served as Michigan Auditor General from 1836 to 1839, when he retired.
Personal life
Abbott was Methodist.
Death
Abbott died in 1852.